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Employers of Advertising majors in MA

Advertising sales agents sell advertising space to businesses and individuals. They contact potential clients, make sales presentations, and maintain client accounts. Advertising sales agents work under pressure to meet sales quotas. They work in a range of industries, including advertising agencies, radio, television, and Internet publishing. Although a high school diploma is typically enough for an entry-level advertising sales position, some employers prefer applicants who have a bachelor’s degree. Sales experience and communication skills are essential. The median annual wage for advertising sales agents was $46,290 in May 2012. Commissions can make up a large percentage of a sales agent’s earnings. Employment of advertising sales agents is projected to show little or no change from 2012 to 2022. Declines in advertising activity in print newspapers will be offset by increases in Internet and television advertising sales.

Advertising sales agents sell advertising space to businesses and individuals. They contact potential clients, make sales presentations, and maintain client accounts. Advertising sales agents work under pressure to meet sales quotas. They work in a range of industries, including advertising agencies, radio, television, and Internet publishing. Although a high school diploma is typically enough for an entry-level advertising sales position, some employers prefer applicants who have a bachelor’s degree. Sales experience and communication skills are essential. The median annual wage for advertising sales agents was $49,680 in May 2017. Employment of advertising sales agents is projected to decline 4 percent from 2016 to 2026. Increasing Internet and television advertising sales will not offset the decline in advertising activity in print newspapers.

Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis. They plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members. Many of these workers are employed in advertising agencies or in corporate or regional managing offices. A bachelor’s degree is required for most advertising, promotions, and marketing management positions. These managers typically have work experience in advertising, marketing, promotions, or sales. The median annual wage for advertising and promotions managers was $106,130 in May 2017. The median annual wage for marketing managers was $132,230 in May 2017. Overall employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Advertising, promotions, and marketing campaigns will continue to be essential for organizations as they seek to maintain and expand their share of the market.